Pa. House committee votes to impeach Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner, measure moves to House floor
Members of the House Judiciary Committee voted 14-8 in favor of a resolution that would lead to the impeachment of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. The measure now heads to the House floor.
'I don't feel safe': Loved ones of homicide victims speak at Pa. Committee Hearing on violence
A Pennsylvania House Committee on Thursday held a hearing on deadly gun violence plaguing Philadelphia, days after the city passed 400 homicides on the year.
'Philadelphia voted for me': DA Larry Krasner stands firm on policies, says he won't resign as violence rises
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner took aim at attempts to impeach him from office while defending his own policies and the city's effort to combat gun violence as he appeared on Good Day Philadelphia on Wednesday.
DA Krasner calls on Pa. House committee to hold open hearings; allow him to testify
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is calling on the Pennsylvania House Committee investigating whether to impeach him to hold open hearings in Philadelphia and allow him to attend and testify on his own behalf.
DA Krasner pushes back against impeachment movement lead by Pennsylvania Republicans
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is planning a gathering Wednesday with supporters by his side to push back against a State House vote holding him in contempt.
Pa. House committee votes to hold Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner in contempt
According to the committee, Krasner declined to accept hand-delivered subpoenas and his office is not complying with an electronic copy accepted by his attorneys.
Philadelphia DA urges people to come forward with information on violent crime, says 'We need your help'
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is urging people to come forward with information on violent crime as the city nears 350 homicides, including 10 in the last week.
Pennsylvania House sets up committee to consider Krasner's impeachment
Pennsylvania lawmakers began a process Wednesday to study Philadelphia's growing gun violence plague, establishing a panel that could eventually recommend impeachment of the city's elected Democratic district attorney.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner should be ousted, says father of slain teen
Victims of Philadelphia’s spiraling crime crisis spoke out Tuesday, calling for the impeachment of embattled Democratic District Attorney Larry Krasner.
Krasner seeks contempt charge for Vets for Trump cofounder
Philadelphia prosecutors asked a judge on Monday to hold a Virginia man in contempt of court over video that shows him meeting with top leaders of two-far right extremist groups in Washington D.C. the day before the Jan. 6 riot.
3 Pa. House Republicans announce plan to draft articles of impeachment against Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner
Three Pennsylvania House Republicans, who do not represent constituents in Philadelphia, have announced intentions to file articles of impeachment against DA Larry Krasner
Former Philadelphia officer hurt during arrest claims DA's office offered suspect plea deal
A former Philadelphia police officer who was hurt during an arrest called out District Attorney Larry Krasner for offering a plea deal to the person who fired at him.
Krasner stumps for multi-million dollar forensics lab to help thwart gun crimes
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said the city needs a new multi-million dollar forensics crime lab to help thwart gun crimes in Philadelphia. This comes as President Biden offered billions in new spending for state and local governments to hire more officers.
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh DAs lose round in opioid settlement suit
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, who is pursuing his own, potentially more lucrative, ligation against the opioid industry, vowed to continue the legal fight.
DA Larry Krasner delivers apology after comments that downplayed crime
District Attorney Larry Krasner stirred up controversy last week after he said Philadelphia is not in crisis overs its historic gun violence levels.
Chester man charged in August Center City triple shooting
A 23-year-old Chester man has been arrested and charged in connection with an August Center City triple shooting, DA Larry Krasner announced.
'We don't have a crisis of crime': Krasner says no reason for people to be fearful when they come to Philly
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner told reporters Monday that despite the city's record-breaking homicide rate there is not an overall "crisis of crime" in the city.